AP World Historymediummcq1 pt

The Qing rulers legitimized their rule over China by

A.claiming the Mandate of Heaven and adopting Chinese institutions
B.abolishing the civil service exams
C.converting China to Manchu shamanism
D.ruling from Manchu steppe camps

Explanation

Core Concept

The Manchus ruled through Confucian bureaucracy and the exams, presenting themselves as heaven's chosen.

Correct Answer

Aclaiming the Mandate of Heaven and adopting Chinese institutions

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